Title
Approval of a Grant of Easement Within Los Alamos County Parcel B, Tract 1 within the North Community of Los Alamos, NM
Recommended Motion
I move that Council approve a Grant of Easement Within Los Alamos County Parcel B, Tract 1 within the North Community of Los Alamos, NM
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion presented.
Body
During review of a building permit for a new home at 4242 Arizona Avenue, it was determined that the building site, within a flag lot would require the homeowner to construct a long driveway in excess of county design and construction standards. This driveway could pose a safety issue for the homeowners, neighbors, as well as the public utilizing Arizona Avenue.
Meetings with the homeowner and their contractor led to discussions regarding and existing access road used by Department of Public Utilities for water tank maintenance. Public Works and Department of Public Utlities Staff agree that this access road would be suitable for accessing the property and that a 40-foot access easement could be a solution for homeowner access issues.
In exchange for the access easement to the private driveway, the homeowner will be responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of improvements to the existing access road. (See Attachment A - Grant of Access Easement)
Alternatives
Council could choose not to grant this access easement which would result in the inability to provide safe access to the property.
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Planned Item
No fiscal impacts. Public Works Engineering Staff will be involved in the review of building permits and design plans and provide inspection of access road improvements during construction.
Attachments
A - Grant of Access Easement